Process diagram example

We talked about process diagrams and one that follow a pattern: firstly, then, after that, following this, one this is finished...etc. Look at the example given below and make some comments.

Source: http://ielts-academic.com/category/task-1/

Check out the website link below and the comments on the graph. Scroll down the page and see other students' attempts at answering the question about the graph.

http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2013/05/ielts-writing-task-1-full-essay.html

IELTS Reading

IELTS Task 2 Writing

Please read some of these sample essays for IELTS Task 2 writing. Of course, look at the question and statement first, so you know how the writer has answered. Read some of them and decide whether you agreed or disagreed with their views.

Source: http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=7&id=15

Synonyms and Similar Phrases

Finding synonyms and similar phrases is an important part of any IELTS task.

Introduction

The graph.. shows / illustrates / refers to / gives / highlights

Paragraphs (cohesive devices)

According to ... the graph

As stated in ... the graph

Looking at ...the graph

Indicated in ...the graph

Referring to ...the graph

However / In contrast

Movement/change words

Increase (verb), an increase (noun), rise, upward, upturn,

Fall, downward, decrease, slope

Conclusion

To sum up / In conclusion / To conclude

IELTS Reading - Task type 8 - Sentence Completion

The IELTS task for this reading is about sentence completion. Have a look at the video to help you understand more.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Graphs

Students still miss a lot of information in their writing. I have added notes here to think about when you do your next writing about graphs. Think about Introduction, Paragraphs, Conclusion, Dates, Figures, Transitions, Verbs (for movement), Adverbs (for degree of movement), Nouns, Adjectives...etc.